Mump 0209 Understanding Ford Brakes 01 Z Typical System

This is a typical vintage Mustang braking system. In the old days, Mustang braking systems were downright dangerous because they didnt have the redundancy of the federally mandated, dual-braking systems that came in 1967. For 1965-66, a single master cylinder forced hydraulic pressure to four drum brakes. Optional were front disc brakes that received pressure from the same master cylinder.